Bentley South Yorkshire Map

About Bentley

Bentley wears its Yorkshire heritage with a quiet grace, a place where the gentle undulations of the landscape whisper of ancient pathways. It lies 2.8 km north-north-west of Doncaster (from Doncaster: bearing 340°T, OS grid SE 566 058), and is situated east of Scawthorpe village. Historically, Bentley's fortunes were often tied to the rich coal seams beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its industrial past and the sturdy character of its people. The rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the local life, with agricultural fields bordering the more developed areas, painting a picture of enduring connection to the land. Though not a place of grand cathedrals, Bentley possesses a simple beauty in its everyday scenes, like the way the late afternoon sun catches the brickwork of its older homes. St. Peter's Church, with its welcoming spire, stands as a quiet sentinel over the community, a place where generations have gathered. The spirit of Bentley is perhaps best felt on a market day, when the air hums with friendly chatter and the scent of fresh produce, a reminder of the enduring human need for connection and commerce.

About This Bentley Map Page

Explore Bentley, South Yorkshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.546213, -1.146511. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.